How the Gulf Oil Spill Hurt Animals
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatens hundreds of species, and some of its effects may not be felt for months or longer.
In the belly of the whale
A snapshot of the trash that’s ending up in our oceans.
Under Pressure to Block Oil, A Rush To Dubious Projects
In response to the widening disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, government officials have approved a plan to intercept the oil by building a 45-mile sand berm. But scientists fear the project is a costly boondoggle that will inflict further environmental damage and do little to keep oil off the coast.
Once again, BP experiment in Gulf spill hits snag
BP fumbled its latest underwater experiment with the wild Gulf gusher, just like every other endeavor the company has tried to fix the nation’s worst oil spill.
PSDS scientists monitor oil spill progress
Scientists from the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines conducted another aerial survey of the coast zone in Louisiana on May 18, 2010.
Paddleout; By Lyndie Benson
Photographer Lyndie Benson is a contemporary photographer specializing in Fine Art photojournalistic portraiture.
Mega-Earthquake Will Hit Pacific Northwest in Next 50 Years, Scientists Say
That immediacy is why engineering and coastal communities are exploring different ways of evacuating low-lying areas.
US seeks foreign help for oil spill equipment
Coast Guard official Thad Allen, who is in charge of the government’s efforts, said, “We are looking at offers of foreign assistance, we are actually reaching out to foreign governments.”
PSDS: Louisiana Oil Spill Aerial View
These photo mosaics were created by Stewart Long of GonzoEarth.com.